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NHL Wraparound Podcast

NHL Wraparound Podcast

Di: Neil Smith & Vic Morren
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 Breadth and depth. Contemporary and historical. Straight-forward and experienced. The NHL Wraparound podcast features Neil Smith, President-General Manager of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers and longtime ESPN/NHL veteran Vic Morren sharing no-nonsense opinions on news and issues around the National Hockey League. Bringing decades of experience from their respective fields, Smith and Morren create a unique partnership that examines the NHL from multiple perspectives. Additionally, as hockey historians, the pair can delve into any topic in today’s game and enlighten the audience with connections to events from previous years. To truly appreciate where hockey stands today, one needs to understand its past. With 2024 marking the 30th anniversary of the Rangers last championship season, a special five-part series is planned to commemorate that magical run. Expect fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and special guests with particular focus on the GM who pushed all of his chips into the middle of the table amidst the most pressurized environments – and came out on top. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned fan, each episode of NHL Wraparound will leave you entertained and informed. Bio’s Neil S. Smith, highly regarded NHL executive, served as the President and General Manager of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers. During his eleven years with the team, they achieved significant success, including three division titles, two Presidents’ Trophies, one Eastern Conference Championship, and a historic Stanley Cup victory—the franchise’s first in 54 years. Known for his expertise in professional sports franchise economics, Smith played a pivotal role in management decisions under four different Rangers owners.. His tenure saw iconic trades and acquisitions, including Hall of Famers Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky, as well as successful drafts and free-agent signings. Starting as a pro scout, Smith's career highlights include the impactful 1989 draft for the Detroit Red Wings and bold trades that shaped NHL history. He briefly served as GM for the New York Islanders in 2006, later working as a consultant for the Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. A Toronto native, Smith's hockey journey began in junior leagues before a distinguished college career at Western Michigan University. He has received numerous awards and distinctions, including induction into the University's Sports Hall of Fame in 1991. Vic Morren: Born in New York City close to the Old Madison Square Garden, Vic Morren has had hockey in his blood his entire life as a fan, player and television production manager. A graduate of William Paterson University, Morren skated for three seasons with the Pioneers hockey club and became the first statistical analyst to apply his craft to telecasts working New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils games from 1984-87. He co-authored two NHL-based statistics books within that span before moving to ESPN in 1987 and working the final season of the original deal the network had with the NHL. After departing in 1990, Morren worked as a studio producer for SportsChannel America’s NHL coverage and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics before returning to ESPN that fall where he worked all 12 seasons on the second ESPN/NHL deal and the first season of the most recent contract in 2021-22. Morren has also earned a Sports Emmy for his work on Sunday Night Football coverage in 2003. His relationship with Neil Smith dates back 33 years through their mutual friendship with the late ESPN/ABC commentator John Saunders. Morren looks forward to NHL Wraparound and collaborating with Smith with the goal to provide an experience of contemporary viewpoints, historical spin and an overall enriching podcast experience.Copyright 2026 Neil Smith & Vic Morren Scienze sociali
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  • Episode 89 - Olympic Gold for the U.S. and All in the Family - With Trevor & James van Riemsdyk - Feb. 22, 2026

    Episode 89 - Olympic Gold for the U.S. and All in the Family - With Trevor & James van Riemsdyk - Feb. 22, 2026
    Feb 22 2026

    There's a long history of brothers playing in the NHL. One of better known siblings currently in the league are Trevor and James van Riemsdyk, currently working to get Washington and Detroit in the playoffs respectively.

    Neil and Vic had the opportunity to sit down with both late in the Olympic break. The brothers shared enlightening stories from their past and present...and even gave a peek into their futures as pending UFA's.

    Before the interview, in Three Things You Need to Pay Attention to, Vic and Neil break down the gold medal game in men's hockey where Jack Hughes took the US to the top of the podium for the third time.

    On the back end, our usual personnel notes - and not all of it injury-related...

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    [01:44] - Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To.

    [17:14] - Welcoming in Trevor and James van Riemsdyk.

    [18:33] - The brothers share their preparation to resume the season Feb. 25 after having 11 days off.

    [20:25] - With the van Riemsdyk's being American, where's Trevor's loyalty should Canada and the U.S meet in the final with two Capitals teammates playing on Canada - and one on Slovakia as well, the Americans opponent in the semis.

    [22:27] - James talks about playing with current teammate and 500-goal scorer Patrick Kane. The pair first played together 20 years ago prior to them being selected 1-2 in the 2007 NHL Draft.

    [23:48] - When JVR was a rookie in Philadelphia in 2009-10, it was Kane's heroics which defeated the Flyers for the Blackhawks first Stanley Cup since 1961. After 17 seasons in the league, that experience has provided perspective on how difficult it is to make a Final.

    [25:47] - Growing up in Middletown, NJ, Trevor shares his path to the NHL was considerably different from that of his brother, but influenced by him as well.

    [27:57] - Parental influence.

    [28:50] - Competitiveness between the brothers, which extends to younger brother Brendan.

    [34:22] - Playing against each other in the NHL and the awareness when on the ice at the same time.

    [36:03] - Neil takes James back to earlier in his career when he was playing the AHL.

    [38:11] - Some words on younger brother Brendan, who's looking to make some inroads in the coaching circles.

    [40:59] - Could the older brothers play under the younger one?

    [42:22] - Trevor shares his experiences playing in Chicago, Carolina and Washington, including watching Alex Ovechkin break the all-time goal scoring record last spring.

    [47:55] - James his thoughts about the pressure of winning in Toronto, being on the 2017 team which made the playoffs of missing the three previous seasons, and now trying to help the Red Wings into the post-season after a nine-year drought.

    [53:30] - Trevor speaks to the challenge facing the Capitals this season. Tops in the Eastern Conference a season ago, struggling just to get in this year.

    [56:16] - WIth James and Trevor pending UFA's, thoughts of joining forces as, perhaps, a final NHL stop?

    [59:30] - Wrapping up the chat with NHL Wraparound's first active players.

    [1:02:15] - Personnel notes and what's ahead.

    X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound

    Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil

    Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/

    NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/

    #NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #PatrickHoffman #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes...
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    1 ora e 13 min
  • NHL Wraparound Quick Takes - The Dream Match Up for Gold...Twice

    NHL Wraparound Quick Takes - The Dream Match Up for Gold...Twice
    Feb 21 2026

    The USA and Canada were favorites entering both the men's and women's tournaments and the script has played out according to expectation.

    Following the USA Women's stirring overtime win against their arch rivals to capture gold Thursday, the men of both countries had to punch their tickets Friday.

    For the second time in the elimination phase, Canada used late heroics to advance to the final over Finland while the Americans put a beat down on Slovakia.

    They met in the Four Nations Final last year and now do an encore - for Olympic gold.

    X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound

    Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil

    Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/

    NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/

    #NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #PatrickHoffman #NHL #SummerCoolers #QuickTakes #WinterOlympics #SidneyCrosby #MikkoRantanen #SebastianAho #ErikHaula #SamReinhart #SheaTheodore #BradMarchand #JordanBinnington #JuuseSaros #NathanMacKinnon #ConnorMcDavid #NikoMikkola #MacklinCelebrini #JackHughes #ZachWerensky #DylanLarkin #JackEichel #TageThompson #BradyTkachuk #HilaryKnight #LailaEdwards #MeganKeller #ClaireThompson #Ann-MarieDebiens #WayneGretzky #JamesvanRiemsdyk #DetroitRedWings #TrevorvanRiemsdyk #WashingtonCapitals
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    8 min
  • NHL Wraparound Quick Takes - An Olympic Day for the Ages - Feb. 18, 2026

    NHL Wraparound Quick Takes - An Olympic Day for the Ages - Feb. 18, 2026
    Feb 19 2026

    And then there were four. But how it got there was drama multiplied with three overtime games required to decide the semi-finals.

    In the end, the three group winners and the top second place team all made it through but Vic and Neil share their unique takes on how each advanced.

    X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound

    Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil

    Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/

    NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/

    #NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #PatrickHoffman #NHL #SummerCoolers #QuickTakes #WinterOlympics #QuinnHughes #JackHughes #JacobMarkstrom #DylanLarkin #MikaZibanejad #LucasRaymond #MikeSullivan #ConnorHellebuyck #MartinNecas #MitchMarner #LukasDostal #JordanBinnington #St.LouisBlues #FourNationsFaceoff #DougArmstrong #OndrejPalat #RadimSimek #TomasHertl #NickSuzuki #DevonToews #JordanBinnington #SidneyCrosby #RadkoGudas #MacklinCelebrini #SanJoseSharks #DamienRiat #NinoNiederreiter #SebastienAho #MiroHeiskanen #JonasSiegenthaler #ArtturiKehkonen #AntonLundell #EsaLindell #PavolRegenda #LeonDraisaitl #TomasTatar #SamuelHlavej #PhilippGrubauer #JamesvanRiemsdyk #TrevorvanRiemsdyk
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    18 min
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